A wonderful Hei Matau (hook) from a fantastic piece of Kawakawa Pounamu. The design of this Hook is amazing and will make a treasured taonga.
Deep Kawakawa green tones define this distinctive contemporary hei matau, featuring smooth natural colour with soft cloudy inclusions throughout the stone. The polished finish enhances the natural depth of the pounamu, while the sculpted form and fine edge detailing give this piece a bold and modern character. The rich, even green colour and flowing hook shape create a strong and confident visual presence.
Hei Matau(Fishhook) - Originally Maori have been fishermen. Their main food source was the sea, so a fishhook of high quality was a very valuable item to own. The hook became a symbol of prosperity, abundance, good health, power, authority and respect for the sea and its life in it. They also provide good luck and safety while travelling across water.
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. it comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.
Hand Carved by Luke Leaf
Size 55mm long x 47mm wide
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